The Training Programme on ‘Collective Investment Schemes and Allied Acts and Regulations’ was held during November 23-24, 2015 at NISM Premises, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.The broad objective of the programme was to ensure that the participants get adequate knowledge and exposure in understanding the nuances of the functionings of Collective Investment Schemes in India, its regulatory provisions and other allied Acts and Regulations.The areas covered in the programme were Regulatory Overview of Collective Investment Schemes in India, Regulatory Perspectives – Issues, Challenges and Opportunities, RBI outlook on Collective Investment Schemes / Ponzi Schemes / MLM, Deposit taking activities by Companies, Chit Funds , Nidhi/ Mutual Benefit Societies and Ponzi Schemes, Case Study on PACL Ltd., etc.The Speakers for the programme were the persons of eminence including Senior Professionals having experience of handling key positions in regulatory bodies – SEBI and RBI, NISM faculty, etc.